BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250731T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250731T130000 DTSTAMP:20250718T111803Z CREATED:20250715T100430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T111803Z UID:24636-1753959600-1753966800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Skilling for a Just Energy Transition: Optimising the labour market to unlock investment into Renewable Energy (RE) value chains in the Western Cape DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the University of Cape Town and Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) are pleased to invite you to a discussion on leveraging local investment in the Renewable Energy (RE) value chains to unlock demand for skills and employment\, in support of a Just Energy Transition (JET) in the Western Cape\, on Thursday\, 31 July 2025 in Cape Town. \nBackground and Significance:\nThe NBI with support from the Danish Industry and in formal partnership with the Western Cape Government\, is piloting a framework for identifying inclusive RE value chain localisation opportunities in the Western Cape. In the initial phase of the project\, the NBI mapped the RE value chains components for wind\, solar\, and battery storage and developed business cases for localisation. \nThree key opportunities for localisation in the Western Cape were identified: 1) Solar panel recycling\, 2) Li-ion battery recycling\, and 3) Li-ion and Vanadium Redox flow battery assembly. \nBuilding on this analysis\, SALDRU has conducted a skills mapping and labour market analysis to: \n\nIdentify occupations and skills required to unlock opportunities within the RE value chains\, linked to these localisation opportunities\, and\nEngage with private sector RE operators and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to develop practical recommendations on supporting inclusive access to skilling and employment opportunities for young people.\n\nThe project has begun to demonstrate how skills anticipation and planning can be guided by and aligned to emerging opportunities in RE value chains. \nA working paper from this research will be made available after the event and a practitioner report will be launched at COP30. \nWhat to expect\nThe event will explore the insights gained on opportunities for localisation in the RE value chains\, the skills challenges and opportunities associated with localisation opportunities\, and the implications for positioning the TVET system to ensure such opportunities can be optimised. \nIn-Person Registration Link \nMS Teams Registration Link \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical \n\n\n\n \n Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n \n\n\n\n \n Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/skilling-for-a-just-energy-transition-optimising-the-labour-market-to-unlock-investment-into-renewable-energy-re-value-chains-in-the-western-cape/ LOCATION:Cape Town CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Skilling-for-a-Just-Energy-Transition.png ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:AyabulelaM@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR